Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik began serving...

Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik began serving his prison sentence on May 17, 2010. (June 4, 2009) Credit: AP

Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik says he received a tougher sentence because the judge took his case "personally."

Kerik filed papers in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan asking to be resentenced to "preserve the appearance of impartiality." Retired federal Judge Stephen Robinson denied the charge. He said he tried at all times to do what was fair and right. He says it was never personal.

Kerik is serving a 4-year sentence for tax fraud, lying to the White House and other felonies.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona, Anthony Florio, Morgan Campbell

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona, Anthony Florio, Morgan Campbell

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

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